Axe ’Em, Jacks!
Well equipped labs and equipment
At SFA, we believe that students learn best when they have plenty of opportunities to gain valuable, hands-on experience. As an environmental science student, you’ll work side-by-side with your professors and graduate students on real-world research projects. You’ll test what you’ve learned in our up-to-date facilities and in the field.
And, most importantly, you’ll leave SFA with the skills you need to launch an amazing career.
Labs and equipment
From soil science to geographic information systems to fully equipped computer labs, you’ll have access to the tools and equipment you need to put your skills and knowledge to use:
- Computer laboratories
- Entomology laboratory
- Environmental assessment laboratory
- Environmental chemistry laboratory
- Environmental science teaching laboratory
- Field equipment and supplies
- Geographic information systems laboratories
- Greenhouse
- Growth chambers
- Hydrology laboratory
- Soil science laboratory
- Vehicle fleet
- Work boats
Other supporting labs
Environmental science is truly an interdisciplinary program, which means our students have access to all of SFA’s modern equipment and fully equipped laboratories, including:
- Analytical chemistry laboratory
- Electron microscopy laboratory
- Soil, plant, and water analysis laboratory
- X-Ray diffraction laboratory
Regulatory agencies
There are many federal and state government agencies that are involved in protecting the environment. Environmental science students need to learn about these agencies, the roles they play in protecting the environment and also potential career opportunities within these agencies:
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
- Mine Safety and Health Administration
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- The Railroad Commission of Texas
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Additional environmental information
There are a number of non-governmental organizations and small private companies that play roles in environmental protection and communication. Here are just a few:
- Environmental Data Services
- Environmental News Network
- Environmental News Service
- Environment Texas
- The Nature Conservancy in Texas
- Texas Water Conservation Association